BJShipley Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Well where should I start.. A quick introduction I guess. So my name is Bret and I've just last weekend purchased my very first Starlet. I've been looking around for a while now for one and finally one came up local and a lot cheaper than it should have been. Not only that but I know the last owner who looked after it incredibly well. So straight away it was a done deal! I have now become the proud owner of a 220.5 BHP Silver Glanza V! I'm absolutely in love with it. I spent 2 and a half hours on Monday cleaning her and got wicked sunburn on my shoulders. Didn't realize until I got in my car put the harnesses on and noticed the pain! Still worth it Now she's filthy again from the rain and dust mix from the Lorries driving past the place I work Guttering is not the word.. She's an absolute beauty and I'm incredibly happy I got her. Also has a few rare optional extras that I didn't know about! Spec list is as follows:TD04L Turbo Custom made equal length manifold Tial 38mm vband wastegateCustom screamer pipe Exceedy uprated clutchOem LSD gearbox Blitz manual boost controller with 4 maps higest 1.1 bar @220.5 bhp on heartbreaker dynoGreddy emange blue piggy back ecuTurbo timerAuto gaugue boost gaugeX2 sparco bucket seats X2 purple luke harnesses Fob key start Oem front struttOem 3 point rear struttFMICHks super dragger exhaust with hks silencer (really nice sound) not too loud New drilled and grooved brakes with yellow stuff pads Full livesports kit with over fenders (only 1 in uk to my knowledge)Electric Folding Wing Mirrors Did have Custom Pink Camo hydro dipped, Center Console, Clock Surrounding, Rocker Cover, Inside Door Handles, Window Button Surroundings and Air Vents but wasn't to my taste so was all removed and painted satin black. Only the rocker cover is now dipped. When I first got her and some from the previous owner. Hope everyone likes the photos. I will take some more of my own this weekend. Thanks, Bret. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ro55ifumi Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Welcome to UKSO Bret John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akyakapotter Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Welcome you UKSO enjoy your stay Car looks good bud need a livesports front lip to finish that of nicely Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akyakapotter Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Welcome you UKSO enjoy your stay Car looks good bud need a livesports front lip to finish that of nicely Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calum122 Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Very nice. Shame about the pink. You might have been better off seeing anyone wanted to trade for standard. Since somebody clearly went to a lot of effort doing that. Still I can't help say it does look smart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BJShipley Posted June 26, 2014 Author Share Posted June 26, 2014 Thanks everyone for the welcomes! Can't wait to be a member of the society! And it deffo needs a front lip that's the very first thing that I said when I bought it home. I have been looking at the vented Laguna front splitters as I heard they fit. Not only that but I just can't find a livesports one anywhere on the internet. And the Pink has all gone Calum first job I did was get rid. I could have probably stuck them up on here and someone would perhaps have swapped but I couldn't handle the pinkness. Looked like a right muppet driving it :') The only thing left is the rocker cover now.I'm loving the car and I like that it's a bit different from all the others (Not that you see many on the road) with the full-ish Livesports kit. It also has a few optional extras I've been told. Like the key barrel light, Drinks holders, Steel clock surrounds.. Bret. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iamlegend Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 wow never seen this before and it looks really sweet actually!! livesports front bumper and this is wicked!! enjoy and straight to real tdo4 powwaa niiicee Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akyakapotter Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 If you have the £££s rhdjapn won't be cheap though Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LukeColby Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Looks awesome mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ollieh17 Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 This looks awesome man. Bit too ott with the purple lol but you can add your own touch. Also id be a bit wary about the harness mounts on a strut brace Quote Link to post Share on other sites
richdog Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Never seen this locally though reg number seems familiar looks a cracking car.big car show jap fest 2 at Donnington in august plus jae too.local car meet first Sunday of every month be nice to see you there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
davehart Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Its Matt Griggs old Glanza from normo. Seen it around a few times, looks nice and tidy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Love a Livesports kitted V, as everyone else has said a Livesports front lip or bumper would finish the kit off Ohh an welcome in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
drongo boi Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Always seen this round my end :-) looks rate smart! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BJShipley Posted June 26, 2014 Author Share Posted June 26, 2014 Nice to know some people have seen it around! I absolutely love it! Iamlegend, Td04 power is awesome! Absolutely crazy pull on it Deffo needs the bumper. Akyakapotter, I'll have a look at RHD Japan now. Cheers LukeColby glad you like it Ollieh17, Thanks man and all the purple/pink is pretty much gone now the only things left are the harnesses, carpet, rocker cover and the rear strut brace. What should I be wary about mate? Richdog, I saw the Japfest 2 and thought about going but didn't have this car at the time. Maybe next time! And where is the car meet mate I may pop down? I see you're in Chesterfield not far from me at all! Davehart, Yes mate it is Matt's old one It is very, very tidy and is one of the main reasons I couldn't turn it down! It's now in a little village and likes to wake people up after I finish work at about half past midnight! Oops.. ;) Daniel_G Thanks pal I'm on the case right now trying to hunt one of them down And thank you! Thanks Drongo boi it's very smart hopefully meet some of you guys at a meet some time! Can't believe the response from everyone wasn't expecting it at all. Feeling very welcome and can't wait to clean the car and get some photos of her with my DSLR for you all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
redz11 Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 always liked the livesports overfenders looks good dude, as said different front bumper/splitter needed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ro55ifumi Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Another local v John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
turbo Grant Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Nice to see a different kitted v Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shorty Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 (edited) Check out idworkz on here mate im sure they do a replica livesports bumper for the v.Edit* here ya go, 11th post down http://www.ukstarletowners.com/topic/27747-id-workz-ep91-parts-catalogue/ Edited June 27, 2014 by shorty Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ollieh17 Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 R.e the harnesses on the strut brace. Strut braces arent really meant for mounting harnesses. Not sure how a strut brace would hold up in a accident etc. lots of stuff on the net about where to mount harnesses Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bluebear Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 That purple carpet is well pimp!Looks like a lovely motor, enjoy her! Will we see this at JAE? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BJShipley Posted June 27, 2014 Author Share Posted June 27, 2014 Thanks guys! It's a lovely car. And cheers Shorty. I'm not sure If i like the bumper :/ I may just get a LS splitter instead but I don't know which one.. A, B or C? I'll have a look Ollieh17. It wasn't me that put them on there anyway Didn't think It looked right. Looks more for show to be honest. Lol thanks BlueBear I might come actually I will enjoy her! I just need a big fur coat and a purple hat with a feather sticking out of it to finish the pimpishness off ;) On another note what Oil should I be using? I've just been out and got 5litres of Comma 10w-40 Part Synthetic cost me £25 as I was told it was part synthetic.. But I'm not actually sure if that's right as I would have thought fully synthetic personally? Best check with the experts hey ;) Bret. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Markgtni Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 welcome mate wee beaut ya have ther! love the look of the wide arches on it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ollieh17 Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Does look good bud!!! I use 10w-40 part synthetic, supposedly its better for older engines. Sure someone else will have a bit more info Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BJShipley Posted June 27, 2014 Author Share Posted June 27, 2014 I just noticed the images on the Livesports style overfenders on the website and I'm pretty sure that's my car :') As it has the exact same wheels on it :') Bret. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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